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Catalog Number CAS 0370-0503C   CAS 0370-0503C; Figurine (man)
Category Carvings
Object Name Figurine (man)
Culture Navajo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Apache
Other Geographic Data Community: Chinle area
Maker's Name Clitso Dedman (ca. 1875-1953)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1935-1945
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Wood; Commercial paint; Pipe cleaners
Description Hand-carved 3-dimensional standing figure of Navajo male ceremonial patient holding Navajo basket for use in ceremony conducted on his behalf (part of complete 16 piece ceremony); Figure wears red headband; Orange shirt, white pants and breechclout; Brown moccasins and leggings with red pipe cleaners at top of leggings (representing garters?), and turquoise earrings, necklace, bracelet, rings, and concho belt and leather bandolier pouch with silver buttons; All details of figure are carved and painted; Signature "Clitso" is printed in pencil on soles of both feet.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 25.3, Width = 9.6, Depth = 10.6